The following letter was submitted to the Hudson Reporter Monday and confirmed twice by their staff but did not appear in the paper this weekend. MSV reprints the letter as originally submitted by Jake Stuiver.
Dear Editor: I am writing to express my strong support for the reform slate of City Council candidates in this Tuesday’s election – Peter Cunningham for re-election in the 5th Ward, Rami Pinchevsky in my home of the 4th Ward, Eric Kurta in the 1st Ward, Tom Greaney in the 2nd Ward, Greg Lincoln in the 3rd Ward and Jen Giattino in the 6th Ward. There are countless reasons I believe each of these outstanding individuals to be the best candidates for these Council seats, not least among them being that they consistently operate on the right side of the law, and would adhere to the letter of the law as a City Council. I have known Councilman Cunningham for nearly eight years and have worked side-by-side with him through many campaigns and grassroots initiatives to bring positive change to Hoboken. Seeing him win a council seat four years ago and then watching him go on to apply his knowledge, experience, skill and compassion to his office has been an inspiration. I particularly applaud his leadership on routing out corruption in the Parking Utility that had caused the theft of $1 million in quarters under the leadership of the past, as well as his aggressive stance in fighting this latest round of exposed corruption, his fine stewardship during his year as Council President that helped smooth out a tumultuous period in our community, and his active engagement with his constituents on neighborhood issues. Rami is a passionate, energetic young man who has worked hard on open-space and park-creation issues in our ward and has the right disposition to be a councilman, consistently displaying an ability to maintain his composure and show the same respect to those who disagree with him as well as his supporters. He will remember his promises and remain in his self-owned home after the election is over, not move to a developer-supporter’s apartment, and do everything he can to expose and penalize corruption to the fullest extent of his authority. Eric Kurta has worked for the betterment of Hoboken for decades and will represent all of his constituents with equal vigor and enthusiasm. Tom Greaney is an ethical man who will obey all laws, engage and identify with his constituents and remain true to the reform principles on which he is campaigning. Greg Lincoln is one of the most principled and sincere people I know and will bring honesty and integrity to the 3rd Ward seat. Jen Giattino will actively immerse herself in the needs of the 6th Ward and cast her Council votes accordingly. All of these individuals are truly outstanding candidates who will make outstanding councilpeople, and will work with Mayor Zimmer to continue the progress toward true reform and governmental excellence. Please come out and vote on Tuesday, and vote for the reform candidate in your ward. Elections have consequences, and this one will make a huge difference in the fight to lower taxes, improve our quality of life and end corruption. Thank you. Sincerely, Jake Stuiver
In our travels today, MSV ran into 6th ward candidate Jen Giattino who was heading to Church Square Park to meet up with friends.
| A sea of Team Jen Giattino with the candidate in the middle and her husband with their three boys and company. |
Also, 5th ward councilman Peter Cunningham noted the importance of visibility leading into the election:
Folks, the t-shirts are in. Please advise on what you want and we’ll
deliver. Thanks, Peter
cunninghamforhoboken@gmail.com
City of Hoboken announces:
UPDATE ON PATH SERVICE & INFORMATION FOR COMMUTERS
Early Sunday morning a PATH train on Track 2 failed to stop and ran into the track terminus. There were 34 people injured who were taken to area hospitals, but thankfully, there were no life-threatening injuries. Mayor Zimmer thanks all of the agencies at the local, county, state and federal level for their very prompt response to this incident.
The Port Authority is working to restore service to at least one track on Sunday, however service cannot resume until the National Transportation Safety Board completes their initial review. The Port Authority will be working through the night and hopes to restore service to two tracks by Monday, however it is anticipated that at least one of the three tracks will remain out of service for repairs. The eastern entrances to the PATH platform, including the elevator, will also be inaccessible. Commuters requiring elevator service will not be able to access the PATH platform at Hoboken Terminal.
City of Hoboken announces:
Information on PATH Train Accident Earlier this morning a PATH train on track 2 failed to stop and ran into the train platform. Approximately 30 people are being treated for injuries and taken to local hospitals. There appear to be no life-threatening injuries. An update on when PATH service will resume running will be posted to the City website, http://www.hobokennj.org. Mayor Zimmer thanks everyone who responded quickly to the scene including the Port Authority and NJ Transit Police, the Hoboken Police and Fire Departments, the Office of Emergency Management, and Stevens Police.In one looming setback for the Old Guard, the weather for election day this Tuesday looks clear with Reform skies. Grafix Avenger’s Russo insider Deep Uvula was probably hoping the voodoo prayers over at “The Association,” would lead to rain and see reform voters staying in and ordering their frappacino from Starbucks via delivery.
Granted that was one funny line but the wiggly flesh ball had it right: it’s all about the street fight now and getting out the vote.
This election is going to define Hoboken, moving us forward or backward. The forces of insider trades, back room payoffs, fat profitable developer deals and the old, dark ways are not going to sit by and cry over their beer watching replays of “On the Waterfront,” lamenting the good old days. They will go out and mock the NJ Attorney General and the Feds in Newark with massive paid voter schemes and paper ballots piled high in every ward possible smiling at you while calling you sucker.
5th ward council candidate Scott Delea is a busy guy. He’s works in an online marketing business, been involved in charitable endeavors and is making a third attempt to win a City Council seat. So he’s invested a lot in seeking public office.
At the Council forum he’s spoken about his work for Party for a Purpose, making sure everyone knows the money he’s raised for charities and why that’s important to note in a political debate, or is it?
Now friends of Da Horsey always send photos and political flyers for both amusement and often for review and analysis purposes. Here’s what arrived late this week from Scott Delea’s mailer:
Friends of Eric Kurta anounces:
I hope you’re all doing well! It’s time for the final stretch of the Eric Kurta for Council campaign – and Eric needs our help. There are only 4 days left including election day, and we need volunteers these next 4 days (especially election day) now more than ever. If you haven’t had much of a chance to help out, these next 4 days are your time to make up for it. We have scheduled several shifts of canvassing, phone banking, and visibility (handing out Eric’s literature and remind people to vote). I included the shifts below, could you let Eric and I know which times you are able to help out with? You may have received an initial phone call or email from Frances – I will be giving out and confirming the final shifts with everyone. To contact me, my email is Vijay.Chaudhuri@gmail.com.
Jen Giattino for Council announces:
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